The idea that the Oscars might one day serve as a barometer for the political mood of a nation or as a platform for truly radical expression remains, at least for now, more aspirational than rea
The reaction to Bardem’s statements of no illegal wars and a free Palestine was notable. The applause marked a shift from the response to similar political remarks at award shows in recent years
Sean Penn was spotted in Ukraine on the day of the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, as the actor even posed for a picture with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who thanked him for his constant support to the country in the war against Russia.
The picture purportedly shows multiple rows of seats littered with empty water bottles, snack packaging, food wrappers and other trash inside the Dolby Theatre after the 2026 Oscars.
If this year felt different — more charged with meaning and emotional heft — it comes down to the films themselves, many of which captured the uncertainties and ruptures of the past few years
Raj Kapoor, a distant cousin of Bollywood's Kapoor family, is a Canadian of Indian descent doing his native country proud by serving as the showrunner of the past three Oscar ceremonies.
From veiled digs at US President Donald Trump by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, to Spanish actor Javier Bardem's politically charged short speech extending solidarity with Palestine, the Oscars stage once again became a platform for political statements.
It was business as usual with the glam quotient high as ever. Artistes marked their presence at the Oscars red carpet in the Covid-era. While it was postponed earlier, this time the scaled-down awards ceremony held in accordance with all the protocols, was nothing short of glamour. Check out the round-up of some of the best looks here
The Oscars might have had concluded but the party was far from over. Celebrities arrived in huge numbers at the post-party. Click here to check the pictures.
Oscars 2020: The Academy Awards was not only high on cinema, it was also packed with style and glamour. But there were some bizarre looks which will not be forgotten anytime soon. Take a look at some unconventional silhouettes and designs that stood out on this year's red carpet.
The 92nd Academy Awards is underway, and as was expected the red carpet was swarmed with celebrities looking their absolute best. Here's who wore what.
Iran mission uses donations to buy 40 tonnes of medicine, unable to send them home
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A 40-tonne shipment of medicines bought by the Iranian embassy in India is stranded in New Delhi due to a damaged aircraft. The embassy is seeking alternative ways to deliver the urgently needed medicines, as pharmaceutical companies in Iran are under attack.
